SUPER MICRO Computer 5015M-NT SATA Drive Installation, Mounting a SATA drive in a drive carrier

SUPERSERVER 5015M-UR/5015M-U/5015M-NTR/5015M-NT User's Manual

SATA Drive Installation

1. Mounting a SATA drive in a drive carrier

The SATA drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airfl ow for the drive bays. For this reason, even empty carriers without drives installed must remain in the chassis. To add a new drive, install a drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down so that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier. Secure the drive to the carrier with six screws, as shown in Figure 6-4.

Figure 6-4. Mounting a SATA Drive in a Carrier

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Use caution when working around the SATA backplane. Do not touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no ribbon cables touch the backplane or obstruct the holes, which aid in proper airflow.

Important: Regardless of how many SATA drives are installed, all drive carriers must remain in the drive bays to maintain proper airflow.

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